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Who was Daedalus?
He was an inventor.
Who was Icarus?
Daedalus's son.
Where did Daedalus and Icarus live?
On the island of Crete.
What did King Minos ask Daedalus to build?
A labyrinth.
Who lived in the labyrinth?
The Minotaur.
What was the Minotaur?
A monster with a bull's head and a man's body.
What did King Minos do after Daedalus finished the labyrinth?
He locked Daedalus and Icarus in a tower.
How did Daedalus plan to escape the tower?
He made wings from feathers and wax.
What materials did Daedalus use to make the wings?
Feathers and wax.
Why did Daedalus tell Icarus not to fly too high?
The sun would melt the wax.
Why did Daedalus tell Icarus not to fly too low?
The sea would make the feathers wet.
Who flew in front?
Daedalus.
Did Icarus enjoy flying?
Yes
he loved it.
What did Icarus forget?
His father's warnings.
